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Fun in the Sun

The recent rains and increasing heat have plants really growing well at the gardens right now. The turf has also gone bonkers and our mowing schedule is already at “full speed ahead.” Nice shot above of perennial sea kale (Crambe maritima) in the Scottish garden. Today was probably our busiest Thursday yet this year. Thursdays are usually busy but today was exceptional in that all the carts were out being used almost the entire day and we had a full parking lot at the Horticulture Center for the majority of the day. Our talented grounds staff included Janice, Larry H., Cindy, Shania, Alex and myself. We all had gardening duties which now includes watering due to the increased sunshine, heat and lots of new plants in the ground. Our volunteers accomplished a wide range of tasks and our impressive list of volunteers today included Kathy P., Eva, Marilyn, Suzie, Ron R., Steve E., Alan, Bob K., Jim, Ron Y., Vern, Dr. Gredler, Peg, Barb, Sandi, Mary H., Kathy P. (#2), Bill O., Greg P., Cheryl P., Steve, Marsha M., Dick H., Maury, Mary K., Jim H., four RECAPPERS and many others.

I am the Director of Horticulture at Rotary Gardens (Janesville, WI). Along with a talented grounds staff and dedicated volunteers, I enjoy being involved with this wonderful botanical resource. My educational background is in landscape architecture and urban forestry but it didn't take long to become a plant enthusiast and find a lifelong career.